Kids' appendix surgery: shorter hospital stay without extra risk?

NCT ID NCT05761080

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 'fast-track' recovery plan for children aged 2 to 17 who had surgery for a burst appendix. The goal is to see if they can go home sooner without raising the risk of problems like infection or needing another surgery. About 772 children will take part, and their health will be checked for 30 days after leaving the hospital.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Santiago de Compostela

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    Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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  • Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol

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    Badalona, Spain

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  • Hospital Joan XXIII

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    Tarragona, Spain

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  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu

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    Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta

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    Girona, Spain

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  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

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    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

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  • Hospital del Mar

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    Barcelona, Spain

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